VAPEXPRO ATHENS
TAE KWON DO & HANDBALL OLYMPIC STADIUM.
SEPTEMBER 21-22.
Words: Paul Caplin
September 21-22 saw the fourth edition of Vapexpro
Athens. Vapouround has been proud media partners
of this event for the last two years and due to other
commitments we were unable to attend the expo last
year. This year was different and we winged our way
to Greece for a show we were excited to attend for the
fi rst time.
We arrived on the Saturday and I must say it was one
of the most relaxed hospitable check in processes we
have ever encountered over the four years of attending
expos throughout the world. We were welcomed by
the organisers, who then proceeded to escort us to
our stand. They then offered us coffee and water and
asked us what we needed. Although we always receive
a warm welcome wherever we go, we don’t usually get
that level of personal assistance by the organisers as
usually they have a lot going on with organising the
expo. This was a lovely touch that we appreciated.
We set up our booth, and took a walk around the expo
hall. A handful of familiar faces graced the hall, and
smiles from the usual suspects such as Nasty Juice,
Red Box, Kilo and Charlie’s Chalk Dust were a welcome
sight. One of the most noticeable things were the large
numbers of new companies that were exhibiting, as
well as a plethora of Greek juice brands and distributors
that added a welcome mix to what was looking like a
interesting international exhibition.
The fi rst day was steady, with a constant drip of
attendees coming to sample the juice on offer and try
the new hardware on display by these companies. After
speaking with a handful of exhibitors, the general mood
was good and people seemed happy and content with
day one.
If people enjoyed day one and did nice business, on
day two they were all in for a treat and a nice surprise.
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